Directing
Heather is a visual, musical thinker; drawn to pieces that show how oppression manifests in daily life. In rehearsal, she is dedicated to creating spaces that nurture and empower actors.
Directing Gallery
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![Two college-age white women sit across from each other at a small table. They rest their hands on their chins, smiling passive-aggressively at each other.]()
The Children / WashU in St. Louis
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![Young AFAB soccer players in dark blue uniforms stand on a pitch with shadowy lighting. One player points to the ceiling, and another player looks where she points.]()
The Wolves / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Annamaria Pileggi (Assistant) / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![A white woman in her 30s speaks distressedly. She wears a wrinkled white buttoned shirt, and her long, brown hair is tussled. A Black man in his 30s stands behind her, watching with horror. He wears a black leather jacket and beret.]()
Hamlet / St. Louis Shakespeare Festival / Dir. Michael Sexton (Assistant) / Credit: Phillip Hamer Photography
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![A college-age white woman holding a bloody rag looks at another college-age white woman in a pink flowered apron, who roots through a drawer.]()
The Children / WashU in St. Louis
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![Young AFAB soccer players in dark blue uniforms stand on a pitch with shadowy lighting. They make silly poses for the camera, with orange slices in their mouths.]()
The Wolves / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Annamaria Pileggi (Assistant) / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![A light-skinned Middle Eastern man in his 30s wears a red buttoned shirt and kneels in front of a middle-aged Japanese woman in a teal 1950s dressing gown. She puts her hand on his cheek.]()
Hamlet / St. Louis Shakespeare Festival / Dir. Michael Sexton (Assistant) / Credit: Phillip Hamer Photography
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![A college-age white woman in a pink flowered apron holds a rag to another college-age white woman's bloody nose and chin.]()
The Children / WashU in St. Louis
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![Young AFAB soccer players in dark blue uniforms stand on a pitch with shadowy lighting, running drills. They kick and throw soccer balls.]()
The Wolves / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Annamaria Pileggi (Assistant) / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![A light-skinned Middle Eastern man in his 30s wears a red buttoned shirt and raises a dagger above his head. He looks furiously at his target, a middle-aged white man in a suit who kneels to pray.]()
Hamlet / St. Louis Shakespeare Festival / Dir. Michael Sexton (Assistant) / Credit: Phillip Hamer Photography
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![A college-age white woman in a white blouse speaks meditatively. Behind, a college-age white woman in a striped blue shirt leans against acting blocks, watching her.]()
The Children / WashU in St. Louis
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![Young AFAB soccer players in dark blue uniforms stand on a pitch with shadowy lighting. They hold one another and look to the sky, as a middle-aged white woman stands behind with orange slices.]()
The Wolves / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Annamaria Pileggi (Assistant) / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![The company sits on a stark, red-and-black stage framed by red curtains. They watch a group of actors perform an experimental, Martha Graham-style dance.]()
Hamlet / St. Louis Shakespeare Festival / Dir. Michael Sexton (Assistant) / Credit: Phillip Hamer Photography
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![A college-age white woman in a blue striped shirt sits at a table. A college-age white woman in a white blouse stands near acting blocks made to look like a kitchen counter. They turn their backs to each other.]()
The Children / WashU in St. Louis
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![Young AFAB soccer players in dark blue uniforms sit on a pitch with shadowy lighting. They sit close to one another, listening to a middle-aged white woman in a peacoat.]()
The Wolves / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Annamaria Pileggi (Assistant) / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![A light skinned, Middle Eastern man in his 30s wears a black suit and sits in a chair. He looks sadly into the distance as a middle-aged Japanese woman in a gold 1950s gown speaks to him. The company stands behind, looking at him.]()
Hamlet / St. Louis Shakespeare Festival / Dir. Michael Sexton (Assistant) / Credit: Phillip Hamer Photography
Background: Costume Design
Heather’s background in costume design informs her visual style of directing, and makes her a joyful, holistic collaborator. She particularly enjoys period research.
Costume Gallery
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![The cast waves excitedly at the audience. They stand against a brick backdrop with tall, rounded windows.]()
The 25th Annual... / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Brenna Jones / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![Drawn costume rendering with fabric swatches. A white man in a white suit and white fedora stands with his feet crossed. He has a cigarette in one hand and a small silver case in the other.]()
On The Verge (Design Project) / Rendered: Mr. Coffee
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![Three college-age actors sit at a table and look at an off-camera speller. From left to right: a Black man in a leather jacket and Pink Floyd shirt, a white man with glasses and a white dress shirt, and a white woman with jewelry and a burgundy suit.]()
The 25th Annual... / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Brenna Jones / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![Drawn costume rendering with fabric swatches. A white woman looks excitedly off into the distance with clenched fists. She wears an 1880s-style red-and-orange gown, a yellow bodice, and a beige safari hat.]()
On The Verge (Design Project) / Rendered: Alex
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![Digital costume rendering. A young boy with curly hair wears homemade clothing: a green patterned coat with mismatched sleeves, an orange tie-dye shirt, a blue cape, and brown pants with big red patches and messy stitchwork.]()
The 25th Annual... / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Brenna Jones / Rendered: Leaf Coneybear
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![Drawn costume rendering with fabric swatches. A white woman in a yellow wig holds her hands and looks sternly at the viewer. She wears a deep blue, jeweled 1880s-style gown and sash.]()
On The Verge (Design Project) / Rendered: Fanny
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![A college-age white man sits next to a child and waves excitedly. He wears a blue cape, a blue helmet covered with stickers, patchwork brown-and-orange pants with messy stitchwork, green and purple socks, and leather slip-on shoes.]()
The 25th Annual... / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Brenna Jones / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![Drawn costume rendering with fabric swatches. A young white boy in a red checkered shirt, blue baseball cap, jeans, and white Converse looks happily at the viewer with his hands in his pockets.]()
On The Verge (Design Project) / Rendered: Gus
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![A college-age Indian woman stands onstage in a striped purple and black sweater. She holds her hand out to a college-age white man in a yellow striped argyle sweater and thick glasses. The lighting is purple and tender.]()
The 25th Annual... / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Brenna Jones / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![Drawn costume rendering with fabric swatches. A white man wipes off a marble countertop, wearing a 1950s-style blue suit and purple cummerbund. He smiles charmingly at the viewer, with his hand on his hip.]()
On The Verge (Design Project) / Rendered: Nicky
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![A college-age white woman stands in front of a microphone, wearing glasses and a red jacket covered with social justice pins. She sings, hands on her hips, as two college-age men kneel before her in paternal adoration. One takes her picture.]()
The 25th Annual... / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Brenna Jones / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![Drawn costume rendering with fabric swatches. A white woman looks excitedly off into the distance with clenched fists. She wears a 1950s-style flowered yellow blouse, a gold neck sash, black motorcycle pants, and bowling shoes.]()
On The Verge (Design Project) / Rendered: Alex
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![The cast dances and spins energetically, carrying hula hoops and scooters. The lighting is bright pink and vibrant.]()
The 25th Annual... / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Brenna Jones / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![Drawn costume rendering with fabric swatches. A white woman holds her hand to her eyebrow and looks into the distance. She wears an 1880s-style green jacket and grey striped bodice, brown flowy trousers, and black boots.]()
On The Verge (Design Project) / Rendered: Mary
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![A college-age Korean woman stands in front of a microphone and speaks with her hands behind her back. She wears a grey, green, and blue boarding school uniform, and her hair is braided back.]()
The 25th Annual... / WashU in St. Louis / Dir. Brenna Jones / Credit: Danny Reise Photography
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![Drawn costume rendering with fabric swatches. A white woman holds her hands and smiles calmly at the viewer. She wears a beige, 1950s-style dress with pink flowers and a glossy blue sash.]()
On The Verge (Design Project) / Rendered: Fanny
